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Natasha
May 12 2026
32Tony Pellé, Sri Lanka’s exclusive men’s leather footwear brand, has successfully delivered over 6,500 custom-designed leather products for staff at Cinnamon Life, marking a major milestone in the brand’s ongoing collaboration with one of the country’s most prestigious hospitality developments.
The large-scale supply includes over 5,000 pairs of genuine leather shoes alongside leather belts and customized leather coasters; designed and manufactured locally to complement the property’s distinctive brand identity and operational requirements.
Speaking about the milestone, Kavindu Helanka, Founder of Tony Pellé, said, “Working alongside Cinnamon Life to supply footwear and leather accessories has been a meaningful collaboration. From the beginning, our goal was to create products that not only complemented the visual identity of the uniforms but also supported the comfort and daily performance of the staff who represented the property.”
“Tony Pellé was founded with the vision of bringing European-standard craftsmanship to locally made footwear. This collaboration demonstrates that Sri Lankan manufacturing has the capability to produce premium products at an international standard, designed and made in Sri Lanka for Sri Lankans” he added.
All products supplied to the Cinnamon Life Hotel were manufactured using genuine, sustainably sourced leather. Additionally, different leather grains were selected to suit various staff roles while balancing style, comfort, and durability. The shoes were specifically engineered to meet the practical demands of the hospitality environment, where staff remain on their feet and move extensively across the expansive property throughout long shifts. Moreover, plant-based tanning methods and locally produced outsoles with enhanced compositions ensure long-lasting colour, strength, and reduced environmental impact.
Working closely with the Cinnamon Life design team, Tony Pellé also customized each shoe style to match the themes and concepts of the various staff uniforms, introducing unique colours and detailing that aligned seamlessly with the property’s branding.
In addition to footwear, Tony Pellé supplied innovatively crafted, multifunctional, genuine leather belts providing versatility and durability for staff use. The company also produced two-layer vegetable-tanned leather coasters for the Nuwa Hotel, treated with oils and waxes to create a protective finish that allows water to bead on the surface rather than soak into the leather.
Tony Pellé follows European footwear production standards in both sourcing and manufacturing, enabling the brand to meet the demanding quality expectations of the Cinnamon Life project while maintaining consistent quality control across thousands of items.
As the only Sri Lankan brand focused exclusively on premium men’s leather footwear, Tony Pellé continues to combine craftsmanship, innovation, and European-standard production practices to create premium footwear designed and made in Sri Lanka, reflecting both global quality benchmarks and local expertise.
Source: Adaderana
